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Unless otherwise noted, UIC Scholarships does not administer or sponsor the programs listed on its website. The content of these pages are merely a guide for current undergraduate and professional school students at UIC. Deadlines are subject to change without notice, and for questions or contact information, please refer to the website that the short description is linked to.
August
The mission at Antibodies.com is to support life science research. The company is offering a scholarship to assists life scientists who are struggling financially during their studies. The scholarship is open to undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students pursuing a life science degree.
SBB Research Group offers this scholarship to encourage students to continue their dream of majoring in STEM. Incoming, undergraduate, and graduate students may apply.
The Universities Space Research Association’s Distinguished Undergraduate Awards are four scholarships given to students majoring in science or engineering with a career interest in space research/science or aeronautics-related sciences. Undergraduate juniors and seniors and graduate students may apply.
Veteran Car Donations offers an annual scholarship to financially assist students pursuing a STEM degree with university expenses.
September
American Chemical Society Women Chemists Committee/Eli Lilly Travel Award awards for undergraduate and graduate students in the chemical fields (also has February deadline)
The ISACA Chicago Chapter Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to those interested in pursuing educational opportunities in the field of information systems (IS), IS governance, IS audit, IS compliance, IS security or related studies. Applicants may be undergraduate or graduate level students pursuing studies full or part-time. International students are welcome to apply.
National Academies Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program research internships for rising or current graduate students in social sciences, health sciences, life sciences, physical sciences, engineering, law, and public health
The Texas Energy Council Scholarship Program offers financial assistance to graduate and undergraduate students pursuing a career in energy-related fields, like geophysics, geochemistry, energy law, etc
October
The Chicago Chapter of the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP) offers a scholarship to support students who are investing their future in the protection of the environment. Applicants must be undergraduate juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Creative Biolabs is always happy to support the young and ambitious talents in our field. In an effort to further support their higher education on medical and science-related field, Creative Biolabs is proud to announce its first spring scholarship program. Both undergraduate and graduate students majoring in a science related field, such as biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and molecular biology, are encouraged to apply.
Sigma Xi Research Society (FALL DEADLINE) grants in aid of research (science and engineering); awards for astronomy and vision-related research
Also has Spring Deadline in March
Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowships for graduating seniors and current graduate students pursuing PhD studies in the biological, physical or engineering sciences
The Maineri Law Firm Higher Education Scholarship offers financial assistance to college students who seek education that goes beyond a four-year undergraduate degree.
November
American Concrete Institute for undergraduate engineering students majoring in fields leading to a career related in concrete materials and engineering
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Foundation Disabled Veterans Scholarships (SPRING DEADLINE) awards of $2,500 each for active-duty service personnel, honorably discharged U.S. military veterans, reservists, and National Guard personnel who are disabled because of wounds received during active-duty combat service in Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan or Iraqi Freedom Operations; must be an undergraduate student studying electrical, aerospace, systems or computer engineering; computer engineering technology; computer network systems; information systems security; computer information systems; information systems management; technology management; electronics engineering technology; computer science; physics; mathematics; or science or mathematics education
Also has Spring deadline in April.
Ford Foundation Fellowships (CONTACT OSSP IF INTERESTED) meant to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students; Alaska Natives (Aleut, Eskimo and other Indigenous People of Alaska); African Americans; Mexican Americans or Chicanos(as); Native American Indians; Native Pacific Islanders (Hawaiian/Polynesian/Micronesian); and Puerto Ricans
Goldwater Scholarship (UIC STUDENTS APPLY THROUGH OSSP ONLY) for sophomores or juniors conducting research in science, math and engineering and plan to make research an integral part of their future careers
The National GEM Consortium Fellowship engineering, natural and physical sciences; for master's and PhD-level work; African American, Native American Indian, and Hispanic students
National Physical Science Consortium (NPSC) Fellowships emphasizes recruitment of women and underrepresented minorities into doctoral degree programs within the physical sciences, biochemistry, computer science, and related fields of science and engineering
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship funding for graduating college seniors or first-year graduate students pursuing doctoral degrees in physical and life sciences, mathematics, engineering, and social sciences
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) summer internship in environmental studies for undergraduate, graduate or recently-graduated students
(Also has February and June deadlines)
December
AESF Scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students (national and international applicants) studying chemical engineering, material science or engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, environmental engineering or chemistry
The GeneTex Scholarship is offered to undergraduate students who have declared a STEM major. These students should also be in good academic standing with the university.
The Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy Scholarship is offered to incoming and undergraduate students majoring in biology.
Psomagen Inc. is offering a scholarship to assist students with paying for higher education. Students pursing STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) majors are preferred. Incoming and undergraduate students may apply.
The Solwiser Solar Scholarship is intended to assist students interested in pursuing a degree related to solar/green renewable technologies.
The Ted Rollins Eco Scholarship provides financial assistance to undergraduate students who have an interest in corporate sustainability efforts. Applicants should be studying business, marketing, earh & environmental sciences, or similar field.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency STAR Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study supports master's and doctoral students in environmental studies; students can pursue degrees in traditionally recognized environmental disciplines as well as other fields such as social anthropology, urban and regional planning, and decision sciences; up to $42,000 per year in support
Zillion’s Women in STEM Scholarship offers support to incoming and undergraduate female students pursuing higher education in the following areas: science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
January
The AdRoll Scholarships are offered to STEM and business majors. Incoming, undergraduate, and graduate students may apply
Google Anita Borg Scholarship for female graduating college seniors or current graduate students in computer engineering, computer science and other related technical fields
International Undergraduate Studentship Programme unique opportunity to spend 8 weeks in the summer in Norwich, UK, on a research program at one of three labs; students receive free accommodations plus weekely stipend; students in first or final year of study NOT eligible
NASA Graduate Student Reseachers Program for rising or current graduate or doctoral students pursuing master's or PhD degrees in science, math, and/or engineering
NIH Heart, Lung & Blood Institute Biomedical Research Training Program for underrepresented undergraduates and graduate students, paid research training at NIH over 2 years
US Premium Health offers the Nutra Pure HCG Scholarships to undergraduate students pursuing degrees in fitness, health, or nutrition.
UNCF Merck Science Initiative Scholarship Program for African American college juniors majoring in the life or physical sciences and biomedical research
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Computational Science Graduate Fellowship for exceptional college seniors and first/second-year graduate students planning uninterrupted PhD study in physical, engineering, computer, mathematical, or life sciences
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Undergraduate Scholarship for current, continuing undergraduate students in their second year of a four-year program or the third-year of a five-year program, majoring in a homeland security science, technology, engineering or mathematics (HS-STEM) field which is a STEM field with coursework and/or research relevant to a homeland security research area
Whitaker International Fellows Program in Bioengineering for students who have already completed a bachelor's or master's degree, or are currently enrolled in a PhD program, to undertake a project abroad for one year in bio/biomedical engineering
February
American Chemical Society Women Chemists Committee/Eli Lilly Travel Award for undergraduate and graduate students in the chemical fields (also has September deadline)
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation General Mills Health Scholarship two awards of $10,000 each to minority and women college students pursuing a degree in environmental science or other related fields of study; must have junior class standing in college with a declared major in environmental science or a related field, with a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale and be a U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident
Danone North America Gut Microbiome, Yogurt, and Probiotics Fellowship Grant offer a fellowship grant to two full-time graduate students studying fields related to the gut microbiome, probiotics, and yogurt in human health and wellness.
Jewish Federation Academic Scholarship Program for Jewish students interested in math, physical and life sciences, additional fields
Microsoft Scholarships undergraduate students with demonstrated interest in computer science and from other relevant fields, such as electrical engineering, math, or physics; students also complete an internship with the company; general, women's, minority and students with disabilities scholarships
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program competitive scholarships to exceptional undergraduate students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to biomedical, behavioral, and social science research careers at the NIH
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) summer internship in environmental studies for undergraduate, graduate or recently-graduated students
(Also has June and November deadlines)
Udall Scholarship for Undergraduates (APPLY THROUGH the Office of External Fellowships ONLY) for undergraduates in their penultimate year in college pursuing a curriculum and/or a career in science and/or engineering and the environment
University of Montana | Summer Undergraduate Research Program 10-week summer program (end of May through beginning of August) for undergraduates interested in environmental health sciences, providing extraordinary opportunities to learn from experts about the philosophy and practice of conducting current biomedical research; limited to 6 students per summer
Los Alamos National Laboratories MBA-Technology Internships for current MBA students interested in developing science and technology for the private sector from the work of the inventors in the goverment sector; undergraduate degree in science or engineering preferred but not required
March
The Brown and Caldwell scholarships offer funding opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds interested in Environmental studies.
The Information Security Undergraduate Scholarship is for students pursuing, or planning to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity or information assurance.
Lupus Foundation of America Gina M. Finzi Memorial Summer Fellowship award of $2,000 to spend the summer researching in the areas of basic, clinical, translational, epidemiological, or behavioral research relevant to lupus; preference to graduate or medical students (those who have earned a baccalaureate degree before fellowship begins)
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Summer Internship Program paid summer internships in biomedical research for students at all levels (high school, undergrad and graduate/professional school)
National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) STEM Targeted Majors Scholarship Fund a one-time educational grant of $2,500 and an opportunity to intern with a corporate NHCSL partner; must be at least a sophomore, a U.S. citizen, and of Hispanic descent
Sigma Xi Research Society (SPRING DEADLINE) grants in aid of research (science and engineering); awards for astronomy and vision-related research
Also has Spring Deadline in October
Whitaker International Undergraduate Scholarship Program (FALL/ACADEMIC YEAR DEADLINE) for second, third and fourth year biomedical engineering students from U.S. institutions to study biomedical engineering abroad for one semester or an academic year; up to $7,500 scholarship for one semester/academic term or up to $10,000 scholarship for the academic year
April
The Actuarial Foundation Actuary Diversity Scholarship offers financial assistance to students who identify as Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American and Pacific Islander students and are pursuing a career in actuarial science.
Undergraduate juniors and seniors and graduate students in an environmental-related degree or certificate program are encouraged to apply for the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP) Chicago Chapter Scholarship.
American Association of Candy Technologists John Kitt Memorial Scholarship for undergraduate sophomores, juniors or rising seniors studying food science, chemical or biological science or a related field with a demonstrated interest in confectionery technology
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Foundation Disabled Veterans Scholarships awards of $2,500 each for active-duty service personnel, honorably discharged U.S. military veterans, reservists, and National Guard personnel who are disabled because of wounds received during active-duty combat service in Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan or Iraqi Freedom Operations; must be an undergraduate student studying electrical, aerospace, systems or computer engineering; computer engineering technology; computer network systems; information systems security; computer information systems; information systems management; technology management; electronics engineering technology; computer science; physics; mathematics; or science or mathematics education.
(Additional deadline in November)
The B.A. Rudolph Foundation Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship is intended for female undergraduate students preparing to enter a profession in the sciences, who are applying to or have secured an unpaid or underpaid summer position in a related field.
Brown & Caldwell is a consulting firm which offers five (5) diverse scholarships in areas, such as STEM focused and LGBTQIA scholarships. Undergraduate junior, senior, and graduate students may apply.
Chinese American Medical Society Scholarship awards 3-5 scholarships annually to medical students, dentistry students or scientists of Chinese descent.
The CME Group Foundation Scholars Program is open to low-income, underrepresented minority students majoring in finance, computer science, information technology, math, cyber security, data science, statistics, or financial engineering. Applicants should be rising sophomores, juniors and seniors.
The Heinlein Society Scholarship Program offers three awards to full-time undergraduate students majoring in engineering, math, biology, physical sciences, or science fiction as literature.
Illinois Society of Professional Engineers Scholarships (STUDENTS AT ILLINOIS UNIVERSITIES ONLY) are for junior and senior undergraduate students in engineering; must have a "B" average or better and demonstrate financial need.
The Southwestern Association of Forensic Scientists (SWAFS) Floyd E. McDonald Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students entering their junior or senior year. Students majoring in forensic science or a natural science are eligible.
May
The Boster Bio Scholarship is designed to aid scientific research in college for students in programs related to Biology or Biotechnology.
CodeWizardsHQ Educational Scholarship is meant to assist high school seniors and incoming freshman, with an interest in coding, achieve their goals of higher education
The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDPRB), through Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) is providing an opportunity for undergraduate students (sophomore through senior) enrolled in programs that emphasize dairy
QuantHub offers an annual Diversity in Data Science Scholarship to students who identify with a minority group and are pursuing a career in the data science field (business analytics, statistics, computer science). Incoming, undergraduate, and graduate students are encouraged to apply.
The Entertainment Software Association Foundation Scholarship scholarships for full-time undergraduate study at accredited four-year colleges and universities in the USA; up to (30) scholarships of $3,000 each will be awarded annually, 15 to graduating high school seniors and 15 to current college students; must be women or minority students, pursuing degrees leading to careers in computer and video game arts (high school seniors must already be accepted into a program), maintaining a GPA of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent), and be US citizens
Elmhurst Garden Club Scholarships (FOR ILLINOIS RESIDENTS ONLY) awards for college juniors, seniors or graduate students majoring in horticulture, environmental studies, biology, botany and/or other related sciences; to encourage the advancement and stimulate an interest in horticulture through education.
The Florida Section American Water Works Association annually awards the Roy W. Linkins Scholarship to a student pursuing a degree relating to the drinking water industry.
The annual QuantHub Women in Data Science Scholarship is offered to women pursuing a degree related to data science (business analytics, statistics, computer science). Incoming, undergraduate, and graduate students may apply.
RTK Environmental Group is committed to supporting and furthering the education of students in pursuit of careers in science. The scholarship program aims to help these students succeed.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Undergraduate Fellowships for undergraduate sophomores pursuing environmental studies (can be from a variety of different fields); receive support for junior and senior years, as well as a summer internship with EPA between junior and senior year; up to $17,000 per year and $7,500 in internship support
June
The Actuarial Foundation Actuary of Tomorrow – Robertson Memorial Scholarship offers financial assistance to undergraduate students who are pursuing a career in actuarial science.
Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarships range of scholarships for incoming freshmen and upper-level undergraduate students, all of which are based on financial need with a usual minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; for students with genuine interest in a career in the automotive industry
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) summer internship in environmental studies for undergraduate, graduate or recently-graduated students (Also has February and November deadlines)
Tocris Bioscience Scholarship Program is offered to students pursuing a science major related to life science, medical science, or health science.
The Women in Aerospace Foundation Scholarship awards women interested in a career in aerospace while being a rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, or science.
July
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Environmental Studies Scholarship two awards of $10,000 each to minority and women college students pursuing a degree in environmental science or other related fields of study; must have junior class standing in college with a declared major in environmental science or a related field, with a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale and be a U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident
Novus Biologicals offers a bi-annual scholarship to students pursuing any science-related major. Incoming, undergraduate, and graduate students may apply.
R&D Systems is offering students a bi-annual scholarship to assist with funding their education. Students pursuing a science-related major are eligible. Incoming, undergraduate, and graduate students may apply.
Women in Defense HORIZONS Scholarship for female undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of fields, ultimately interested in a career related to defense and national security
Variable Deadline
American Chemical Society Scholarships awards for undergraduate and graduate students in the chemical fields
American Meteorological Society Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships outstanding undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a career in the atmospheric and related oceanic or hydrologic sciences
Argonne National Laboratory internship placements throughout the year focusing on science, mathematics, engineering, technology
Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) search engine for paid internships related to the environment
Math for America Newton Fellowship Program for students who have completed a bachelor's degree with significant coursework (major, minor) in mathematics; teaching placements and paid master's degree in Berkeley, Los Angeles, and San Diego, CA; Washington, DC; New York City; Boston, MA; and Utah
National Geographic Young Explorers Grants for projects in research, conservation or exploration
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) scholarship, fellowship and internship opportunites for undergraduates and graduates in the sciences, math and engineering
Pilot International Foundation Scholarshipsfor students interested in working with people with disabilities, brain disorders
Pilot International Becky Burrows Memorial Scholarship for graduate or undergraduate students preparing for a second career, re-entering the job market or obtaining additional training in their current field; their career path must pertain to assisting those with brain-related disorders or brain-related disabilities
Society of Automotive Engineers Scholarships various awards for engineering students pursuing careers related to the automotive industry at the freshman, upperclassman undergraduate and graduate levels
Society of Women Engineers Scholarships various awards for female students in all the fields of engineering, at the freshman and upperclassman undergraduate level and the graduate level
Teach for America for students who have recently completed or will complete a bachelor's degree before the next academic year; placement in high schools in urban centers across the U.S. for a minimum of two years
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Scholarships and Internships nation wide opportunities for research participation, fellowships, scholarships, training, and internship programs for undergraduates, grads, postdocs, and faculty in the sciences associated with DOE
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship for undergraduate students interested in energy-related research positions at various labs across the country within the DOE; positions available for fall, spring and summer
U.S. National Institutes of Health Directory of Grants & Fellowships in Global Health Sciences resources for international students interested in study in the U.S. in health sciences
Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellowship for college seniors, recent graduates and career changers in the STEM disciplines; earn master's degree in education and teaching certification in Indiana for teaching placement in high-need urban or rural secondary school
Environmental Protection Agency Fellowships, Scholarships and Post-Doctoral Opportunities search engine for paid internships related to the environment
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowships graduate fellowships in math, ocean, physical, biological and engineering sciences
Mass Media Science & Engineering Program (AAAS) internships for undergraduate, graduate and post-grad students from the sciences, math and engineering to do internships at media outlets during the summer